C6 Electrolysis Flashcards
1
Q
anode
A
the positive electrode in electrolysis
2
Q
brine
A
concentrated sodium chloride solution the can undergo electrolysis to produce chlorine gas, hydrogen gas and sodium hydroxide solution
3
Q
cathode
A
the negative electrode in electrolysis
4
Q
electrolyte
A
a liquid, containing free-moving ions, which is broken down by electricity in the process of electrolysis
5
Q
half equation
A
an equation that describes reduction (gain of electrons) or oxidation (loss of electrons)
6
Q
inert
A
unreactive
